Food hygiene ratings handed to two South Tyneside takeaways

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 19th Jan 2023, 08:30 BST
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of South Tyneside’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of South Tyneside’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

UK Pizza, at 52 Staple Road, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on December 14.

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And Pearl Cottage, at 47a Fellgate Avenue, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear was given a score of one on December 14.

It means that of South Tyneside's 145 takeaways with ratings, 67 (46%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.